Proposed NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges From Construction Activities

The proposed new CGP includes a number of modifications to the 2008 CGP, many of which are necessary to implement the new Effluent Limitations Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards for Construction and Development point sources, known as the "C&D rule". The proposed CGP will be finalized prior to the expiration of the 2008 CGP (which EPA has proposed extending to January 31, 2012) and will provide coverage for eligible new and existing construction projects for a period of five years.
Document Type:
Example and General Permits
Date Published:04/15/2011

Draft Report to Congress: Study of Discharges Incidental to Normal Operation of Commercial Fishing Vessels and Other Non-Recreational Vessels Less than 79 Feet

This study was conducted to meet the obligations of EPA under Public Law (P.L.) 110-299 (July 31, 2008). The law provided for a two-year moratorium on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting of discharges from commercial fishing vessels, regardless of size, and other non-recreational vessels less than 79-feet long that were subject to the 40 CFR 122.3(a) exclusion. This draft report summarizes the primary pollutant concentrations in the discharges sampled and evaluates the potential environmental impact of these discharges on large water bodies.
Document Type:
Program Status Reports
Date Published:03/01/2010

EPA is proposing to collect information from owners, operators, developers, and contractors of newly and redeveloped sites; owners or operators of municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s); and states and U.S. territories. This proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) will collect data to inform decisions regarding how the nation’s stormwater regulations should be strengthened, including additional provisions for stormwater discharges from newly developed and redeveloped sites.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:10/26/2009

Vessel General Permit (VGP) For Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of Vessels

The 2008 Vessel General Permit (VGP) regulates discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels operating in a capacity as a means of transportation. The VGP includes general effluent limits applicable to all discharges; general effluent limits applicable to 26 specific discharge streams; narrative water-quality based effluent limits; inspection, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements; and additional requirements applicable to certain vessel types. Note: The Vessel General Permit was revised in November 2010.
Document Type:
Permit Applications and Forms
Date Published:12/19/2008

Notice of Termination (NOT) of Coverage Under NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity

Notice of Termination (NOT) form to discontinue coverage under an NPDES general permit for stormwater discharges associated with construction activity.Note: Even though this publication is a PDF file, it allows you to type directly onto the form while it is open in the Adobe Acrobat Reader. You should enter your facility information on the form, print it, sign it, and mail it to the Stormwater NOI Center.
Document Type:
Permit Applications and Forms
Date Published:12/04/2008

Application form for construction general permit (CGP) where EPA is the NPDES permitting authority. Note: Even though this publication is a PDF file, it allows you to type directly onto the form while it is open in the Adobe Acrobat Reader. You should enter your facility information on the form, print it, sign it, and mail it to the Stormwater NOI Center.
Document Type:
Permit Applications and Forms
Date Published:12/02/2008

This presentation is an overview of the Clean Water Act Permit Basics, court decisions and implications, as well as current EPA activities to respond.
Document Type:
Education and Outreach
Date Published:07/19/2008

This Construction General Permit (CGP) authorizes stormwater discharges from large and small construction activities that result in a total land disturbance of equal to or greater than one acre, where those discharges enter surface waters of the United States or a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) leading to surface waters of the United States subject to the conditions set forth in this permit. This permit also authorizes stormwater discharges from any other construction activity designated by EPA where EPA makes that designation based on the potential for contribution to an excursion of a water quality standard or for significant contribution of pollutants to waters of the United States.
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Example and General Permits
Date Published:06/30/2008

The backlog status report provides: (1) The actual backlog calculated for a determination whether the State/Territory is on track to meet the 2004 goal; (2) The backlog goal for the month evaluated; and (3) The actual backlog for the month evaluated. The permit deficit which is the cumulative number of permits the State/Territory should have issued (September 2007) to be on track to meet the 2004 goal.
Document Type:
Program Status Reports
Date Published:09/01/2007

The backlog status report provides: (1) The actual backlog calculated for a determination whether the State/Territory is on track to meet the 2004 goal; (2) The backlog goal for the month evaluated; and (3) The actual backlog for the month evaluated. The permit deficit which is the cumulative number of permits the State/Territory should have issued (September 2007) to be on track to meet the 2004 goal.
Document Type:
Program Status Reports
Date Published:09/01/2007

The backlog status report provides: (1) The actual backlog calculated for a determination whether the State/Territory is on track to meet the 2004 goal; (2) The backlog goal for the month evaluated; and (3) The actual backlog for the month evaluated. The permit deficit which is the cumulative number of permits the State/Territory should have issued (September 2007) to be on track to meet the 2004 goal.
Document Type:
Program Status Reports
Date Published:09/01/2007

Vessel Discharge Permit Program

Vessel owners or operators whose discharges previously have been exempt from Clean Water Act requirements will require a permit beginning September 30, 2008. EPA is seeking information as it considers how to develop a water permit program for pollutant discharges incidental to the normal operation of commercial vessels and recreational boats. To view background information and federal register documents, visit EPA's Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds Ballast Water page.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:06/20/2007

This proposal would revise several aspects of EPA’s current regulations governing discharges from CAFOs.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:06/01/2006

Proposed Multi-Sector General Permit (2006 MSGP)

On December 1, 2005, EPA proposed an NPDES Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Activities (MSGP). This proposed permit will replace the MSGP-2000 that expired on October 30, 2005. EPA is seeking comments on the proposed permit and accompanying fact sheet. The comment period has been extended by 30 days and now closes on February 16, 2006. Information on how to comment on the proposed MSGP-2006 can be found in the Federal Register notice.
Document Type:
Example and General Permits
Date Published:12/01/2005

National trends chart for: national minor and major facilities, authorized states-issued permits for minor and major facilities, and EPA issued permits for minor and major facilities, as of December 2003.
Document Type:
Program Status Reports
Date Published:09/30/2005

The backlog status report provides: (1) The actual backlog calculated for a determination whether the State/Territory is on track to meet the 2004 goal; (2) The backlog goal for the month evaluated; and (3) The actual backlog for the month evaluated. The permit deficit which is the cumulative number of permits the State/Territory should have issued (between October 2000 and December 2003) to be on track to meet the 2004 goal.
Document Type:
Program Status Reports
Date Published:09/30/2005

This memo addresses the question of whether the NPDES permitting program under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act is applicable to water control facilities that merely convey or connect navigable waters. It states that Congress generally intended for water transfers to be subject to oversight by water resource management agencies and State non-NPDES authorities, rather than the NPDES permitting program. This memo also states that the Agency will initiate a rulemaking to this effect; the Water Transfer Final Rule codifies this memorandum and clarifies that NPDES permits are not needed for water transfers.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:08/05/2005

This action postponed the requirement to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit for oil and gas construction activity that disturbs one to five acres of land.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:03/10/2005

This document is a reference source for owners and operators of animal feeding operations (AFOs) and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to learn about the federal financial and technical assistance programs available to address environmental concerns. This document includes summaries of information from various sources describing the federal programs that provide grants and loans available to AFOs and CAFOs.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:02/01/2005

Interpretive Statement and Proposed Rule on the Application of Pesticides to Waters of the U.S. in Compliance with FIFRA

EPA is issuing this interpretation of the Clean Water Act (CWA) to address issues regarding coverage under the CWA of pesticides regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) that are applied to or over, including near, waters of the United States. This Memorandum is issued to address the question of whether National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits under section 402 of the CWA are required for the applications of pesticides that comply with relevant requirements of FIFRA. EPA provided public notice of and solicited public comment on its interpretation of the CWA with regard to this question.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:01/25/2005

Technical guidance designed to supplement the NPDES Permit Writers' Guidance Manual and Example NPDES Permit for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations. This guidance provides additional technical information for owners, operators, technical service providers, consultants, and permit authorities on how to carry out EPA's revised regulatory requirements for NPDES permitting of CAFOs. It also provides information on voluntary technologies and management practices that may both improve the production efficiency of
CAFOs and further protect the quality of the nation's waters. This document assumes that
readers have a basic understanding of the CAFO regulations (EPA-821-B-04-009).
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:12/01/2004

Pesticides; Draft Guidance on Labeling Statements on Products Used for Adult Mosquito Control; Notice of Availability

EPA is seeking public comment on this draft notice which provides guidance to registrants on EPA's policy on labeling statements for pesticide products used for wide-area applications to control adult mosquitoes. The specific label statements and label organization principles recommended in this draft notice are intended to improve existing labels by clarifying language conveying environmental hazards posed by these products, as well as specific use directions and instructions to the applicators. The Agency believes that adoption of these recommendations will help pesticide users and pesticide enforcement officials to achieve more effective mosquito control and protection of public health, while ensuring that use of these products will not pose unreasonable risks to the environment. Comments must be received on or before July 27, 2004. Click here to view this draft guidance.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:04/28/2004

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Program Questions and Answers

Provides information to NPDES permitting authorities, owners and operators of animal feeding operations, and the general public on how to implement the Clean Water Act CAFO regulations, including: 1) information to help permitting authorities ensure that NPDES permits conform to the CAFO regulations and 2) general information on Clean Water Act and NPDES requirements that EPA will consider when reviewing the adequacy of State NPDES permits for CAFOs. Customizable non-PDF versions in Word and WordPerfect format of the example forms in the appendices are available below.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:12/31/2003

Draft Policy on Blending at Sewage Treatment Facilities for
Public Comment

Draft policy to establish consistent national guidelines on the practice of blending that is used by municipal sewage treatment facilities to manage high flows associated with storm events. Already widely used, blending is a technique to manage high flows that could damage sensitive parts of the sewage treatment system or could lead to overflows of raw sewage into local waterways. The draft policy outlines safeguards and requirements to be followed during blending and restates the requirement that all discharges must continue to meet Clean Water Act permit limits. The public comment period ends on January 9, 2004.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:11/03/2003

Describes EPA's regulations for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). The Producers' Guide includes sections that describe EPA's CAFO regulations, who they affect, what they require, and what assistance is available. If you own or operate a CAFO, you can use this guide to figure out what you need to do to comply with the CAFO regulations.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:11/01/2003

EPA has denied a petition submitted by a number of environmental groups and other interested parties that sought to repeal provisions of EPA's regulations that cover certain discharges from vessels, including the discharge of ballast water. EPA has denied the petition for a variety of reasons, particularly because of the wide variety of regulatory and non-regulatory actions currently being taken by other federal agencies to address the potential introduction of invasive species from discharges of ballast water. For more information, please see EPA's decision and supporting documents.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:09/03/2003

Addresses two sets of circumstances for which EPA believes that the application of a pesticide to waters of the United States consistent with all relevant requirements of FIFRA does not constitute the discharge of a pollutant that requires a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit under the Clean Water Act. These two cases are (1) the application of pesticides directly to waters of the United States in order to control pests (for example mosquito larvae or aquatic weeds that are present in the water) and (2) the application of pesticides to control pests that are present over waters of the United States that result in a portion of the pesticide being deposited to water bodies (for example when insecticides are aerially applied to a forest canopy where water may be present below the canopy or when insecticides are applied over water for control of adult mosquitos).
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:07/11/2003

Signed by G. Tracy Mehan, III, Assistant Administrator for Water and Stephen Johnson, Assistant Administrator for Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances that directed an EPA workgroup to compare the risk management/risk mitigation measures that have been adopted as a result of the FIFRA label relative to actions that would be required as a result of an NPDES permit. It also directed the group to identify any recommendations that could be made under either FIFRA/FQPA (Food Quality Protection Act) or CWA that would assist in better coordination, integration, and increased efficiencies between the programs and continued protection of the aquatic environment. These could include modifications in the pesticide registration process or changes in the approach to risk
management under the CWA and/or FIFRA.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:07/11/2003

This Construction General Permit (CGP) authorizes stormwater discharges from large and small construction activities that result in a total land disturbance of equal to or greater than one acre, where those discharges enter surface waters of the United States or a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) leading to surface waters of the United States subject to the conditions set forth in this permit. This permit also authorizes stormwater discharges from any other construction activity designated by EPA where EPA makes that designation based on the potential for contribution to an excursion of a water quality standard or for significant contribution of pollutants to waters of the United States. The CGP was modified on December 22, 2004. The files reflect that the permit and fact sheet were modified on December 22, 2004 and that the changes are effective on January 21, 2005. This permit replaces two permits issued in 1998 (63 FR 7858, February 17, 1998 for EPA Regions 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, and 10 and 63 FR 36489, July 6, 1998 for EPA Region 6). Any references to the 1998 CGP in this permit refer to those two permits.
Document Type:
Example and General Permits
Date Published:07/01/2003

This table, organized by state, lists a variety of tools such as videos, guidance documents, and fact sheets available to the auto salvage industry.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:04/01/2003

Spanish Version of CAFO Final Rule Brochure: What are the Federal Requirements for Chicken and Turkey CAFOs? (EPA 883-F-02-008)
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:02/12/2003

Spanish Version of CAFO Final Rule Brochure: What are the Federal Requirements for Dairy Cow and Heifer CAFOs? (EPA 833-F-02-009)
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:02/12/2003

Spanish Version of CAFO Final Rule Brochure: What are the Federal Record-Keeping and Reporting Requirements? (EPA 833-F-02-0013)
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:02/12/2003

Fact sheet that describes options for the use of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to finance installation, repair and upgrading of septic systems (EPA 832-F-03-003).
Document Type:
Education and Outreach
Date Published:02/01/2003

Summarizes why EPA published the CAFO Final Rule, what the CAFO Final Rule regulates, how the CAFO Final Rule will help public health and the environment, and how much the CAFO Final Rule cost (EPA 821-F-03-003).
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:01/01/2003

Draft Storm Water Construction General Permit

EPA has developed a new construction general permit which will regulate both large and small, Phase I and Phase II, construction activities. This draft general permit closed for public comment February 3, 2003.
Document Type:
Example and General Permits
Date Published:12/20/2002

In December 2002, EPA revised the Clean Water Act regulations for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs. If you own or operate a beef cattle or veal calf CAFO, you must apply for a permit. This pamphlet gives general information about what your permitting authority might require in your CAFO's permit.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:12/15/2002

In December 2002, EPA revised the Clean Water Act regulations for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs. If you own or operate a chicken or turkey CAFO, you must apply for a permit. This pamphlet gives general information about what your permitting authority might require in your CAFO's permit.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:12/15/2002

In December 2002, EPA revised the Clean Water Act regulations for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs. If you own or operate a dairy cattle or heifer CAFO, you must apply for a permit. This pamphlet gives general information about what your permitting authority might require in your CAFO's permit.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:12/15/2002

In December 2002, EPA revised the Clean Water Act regulations for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs. If you own or Duck CAFO, you must apply for a permit. This pamphlet gives general information about what your permitting authority might require in your CAFO's permit.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:12/15/2002

In December 2002, EPA revised the Clean Water Act regulations for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs. If you own or operate a horse or sheep CAFO, you must apply for a permit. This pamphlet gives general information about what your permitting authority might require in your CAFO's permit.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:12/15/2002

In December 2002, EPA revised the Clean Water Act regulations for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs. This pamphlet will help you understand how the revised CAFO regulations might affect your operation.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:12/15/2002

In December 2002, EPA revised the Clean Water Act regulations for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs. If you own or operate a swine CAFO, you must apply for a permit. This pamphlet gives general information about what your permitting authority might require in your CAFO's permit.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:12/15/2002

Describes how the CAFO Final Rule provides environmental progress, improves implementation of CAFO rules, and supports the following: rural partnerships, state flexibility, public accountability, and innovation and technology. Lastly, this information sheet describes how the CAFO Final Rule strikes a balance that is practical and effective.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:12/15/2002

A four-page checklist that could be used by Regional or State staff to document permit reviews for non-municipal facilities in a standardized manner.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:08/16/2002

A four-page checklist that could be used by Regional or State staff to document permit reviews for POTWs in a standardized manner.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:08/16/2002

The State Compendium: Programs and Regulatory Activities Related to AFOs

A compilation of AFO-related state program and state initiative information intended to illustrate how states are regulating AFOs, with a specific focus on the use of permits or similar mechanisms. View the State Compendium regional map.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:05/01/2002

Model permit provides guidance for states as they develop programs for small municipal separate stormsewer systems (MS4s) under Phase II of the Stormwater regulations.
Document Type:
Example and General Permits
Date Published:05/01/2002

This document is a status update of the proposed revisions to the NPDES Regulations and Effluent Guidelines for CAFOs, as of 8/28/01. This status document includes a schedule of events through January 2003.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:08/28/2001

This document is a status update of the proposed revisions to the NPDES Regulations and Effluent Guidelines for CAFOs, as of 8/13/01.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:08/13/2001

Public Meetings on the CAFO Proposed Rule

EPA conducted nine public meetings on the proposed CAFO regulations. The purpose of the meetings were to enhance public understanding of the proposed regulations for CAFOs. The meetings were not a mechanism for submitting formal comments on the proposal. They involved a brief presentation by EPA officials on the proposed regulations followed by a question and answer session.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:07/01/2001

The purpose of these frequently asked questions (FAQs) is to quickly provide answers on specific questions about the CAFO Proposed Rule. These FAQs identify, in the form of questions, the major issues discussed in the proposal and numerous issues raised during a series of EPA-sponsored public outreach meetings, and provide brief answers for each question.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:06/27/2001

The purpose of this Guide is to assist people who want to submit public comments on the proposed CAFO regulations. It identifies the major issues discussed in the proposal and summarizes how EPA has proposed to treat each issue in the revised regulations. It also cross-references the proposed language of the regulations and the pages of the preamble that contain the primary discussion of each issue.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:05/31/2001

EPA organized a series of public meetings around the country on the the Concentrated Animal Feed Operations (CAFO) proposed regulations.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:02/08/2001

Development Document for the Proposed Revisions to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Regulation and the Effluent Guidelines for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

As part of the EPA-U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) national unified strategy to minimize the water quality and public health impacts of AFOs, EPA is reviewing the Feedlots ELG and expects to revise the existing effluent guidelines covering AFOs. This overview addresses the methodology for estimating potential compliance costs for the swine and poultry (turkey, laying hen, and broiler) sectors of AFOs (EPA-821-R-01-018).
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Technical and Issue Papers
Date Published:01/01/2001

This report describes the methodology used to estimate engineering compliance costs (in
1997 dollars) associated with installing and operating the various technologies and practices that make up the seven regulatory options considered for beef and dairy operations (EPA-821-R-01-019).
Document Type:
Technical and Issue Papers
Date Published:01/01/2001

Economic Analysis of the Proposed Revisions to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Regulation and the Effluent Guidelines for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

Describes the financial impacts expected as a result of the proposed regulation. (EPA-821-R-01-001).
Document Type:
Technical and Issue Papers
Date Published:01/01/2001

Environmental and Economic Benefit Analysis of Proposed Revisions to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Regulation and the Effluent Guidelines for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

Describes the water quality improvements expected to occur as a result of the proposed regulation and the monetary value associated with those improvements (EPA-821-R-01-002).
Document Type:
Technical and Issue Papers
Date Published:01/01/2001

EPA used the existing construction general permit (issued February 17, 1998 - Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 31, pages 7858-2906) as the basis for this draft model for the small construction general permit. The permit language reflects revisions to the existing construction general permit to address both large and small construction activities in a single permit.
Document Type:
Example and General Permits
Date Published:10/27/2000

Provides information to federal and state National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit writers on permitting requirements for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) under the current Federal regulations. The guidance replaces the Guide Manual on NPDES Regulations for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations issued in 1995 and reflects changes that have taken place in the livestock industry.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:09/21/2000

Economic and Engineering Analyses of the Proposed 316(b) New Facility Rule

A list of SSO Federal Advisory Subcommittee members. The purpose of the Subcommittee is to provide advice and counsel
to the Administrator of USEPA on issues associated with sanitary
sewer overflows.
Document Type:
Education and Outreach
Date Published:04/01/2000

The enclosed technical questionnaire will help EPA better understand the design and operation of cooling water intake structures at industrial facilities that are subject to Section 316(b).
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:01/01/2000

The enclosed technical questionnaire will help EPA better understand the design and operation of cooling water intake structures at industrial facilities that are subject to Section 316(b).
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:01/01/2000

The enclosed technical questionnaire will help EPA better understand the design and operation of cooling water intake structures at industrial facilities that are subject to Section 316(b).
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:01/01/2000

The enclosed short technical questionnaire will help EPA identify the types and sizes of utilities that are subject to Section 316(b).
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:01/01/2000

In support of the Section 316(b) regulations, EPA will conduct a series of case studies. This questionnaire targets facilities located in particular areas that have been chosen as case study sites. The questionnaire is intended to capture facility-specific information needed to conduct the case studies.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:01/01/2000

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing for public comment a proposed rule for dioxin and dioxin-like compounds (dioxins) in biosolids. Biosolids are treated sewage sludge, which is the byproduct of municipal wastewater treatment. Biosolids can be recycled and applied as a fertilizer, disposed of in surface disposal units, or incinerated.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:12/01/1999

The Conference Committee on the U.S. EPA's FY 1999 Appropriations urged the Agency to develop guidance and provide financial and technical assistance to States and Regional Offices to facilitate water quality and designated use reviews for CSO-receiving waters. EPA held three listening sessions and numerous conference calls to obtain the perspectives from a broad range of Federal, State, and local constituencies on impediments to implementing the water quality-based provisions of the CSO Control Policy and the actions EPA should take to overcome the impediments (EPA-823-R-99-015).
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:12/01/1999

Developed by the Office of Science and Technology. EPA conducted a study of urban stormwater discharges in 1997-98 to explore how the Effluent Guidelines program can contribute to the Agency's efforts in implementing the national stormwater program requirements under Section 402(p) of the Clean Water Act. The study is intended to complement the ongoing implementation of the NPDES Stormwater permit program. The study is based largely on existing literature and data on best management practices (BMPs) that are used to control urban stormwater runoff. Topics covered include: BMP performance measures and measurable goals, availability of measurement methods, design criteria, monitoring issues, costs and cost minimization opportunities, and the benefits and economic impacts of constructing and operating BMPs.

The discussion of BMP performance includes structural BMPs such as infiltration devices, ponds, filters and constructed wetlands; and the effectiveness of non-structural BMPs, low impact development practices and management measures such as maintenance practices, street sweeping, public education and outreach programs. Literature sources include BMP performance studies compiled for the new National Stormwater BMP Database and BMP design manuals and guidance prepared by EPA and other Federal agencies, states and local governments (EPA-821-R-99-012).
Document Type:
Technical and Issue Papers
Date Published:08/01/1999

This index provides the complete list of documents available for public review at the US Environmental Protection Agency Water Docket
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:02/18/1999

Local pretreatment programs enforce national pretreatment standards and requirements in addition to any more stringent requirements necessary to protect POTWs.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:02/01/1999

The purpose of the awards program is to recognize significant contributions in the development and implementation of cost-effective, environmentally safe and publicly acceptable biosolids beneficial use practices which recycle nutrients, improve soil conditions, or otherwise conserve valuable natural resources.
Document Type:
Case Studies
Date Published:01/01/1999

This Information Collection Request is to supplement research being conducted by EPA's Office of Wastewater Management and Office of Science and Technology to support the development of proposed regulations to implement Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act. EPA has been directed by a Consent Decree to take final action to implement Section 316(b) by the year 2001. EPA requests approval from the Office of Management and Budget to implement a written screener questionnaire of industrial facilities potentially subject to Section 316(b).
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:10/01/1998

On July 24, 1998, EPA, the Edison Electric Institue, and the Western Coalition of Arid States reached an agreement to settle a challenge to EPA's approval of 17 WET test methods. The agreement requires EPA to conduct additional interlaboratory variability studies for 12 of the 17 approved WET methods, prepare guidance on analytical variability, seek peer review for technical decisions, and publish a series of Federal Register notices that address the WET final rule.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:07/24/1998

Memorandum assuring that any enforcement action taken pursuant to the Agency's strategy are consistent with respect to applying existing regulations governing CAFO's, which have been in effect for over 20 years, and which generally cover the largest animal feeding operations.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:07/21/1998

Region 6 CGP, as appeared in 63 FR 36490, July 6, 1998. Applies only in areas where EPA Region 6 is the NPDES permitting authority. The application (NOI) and termination (NOT) forms are the same as the ones listed above for the national permit.
Document Type:
Example and General Permits
Date Published:07/06/1998

The purpose of this draft AFO Strategy is to provide a blueprint for a significant expansion of EPA's regulatory and voluntary efforts related to AFOs. The Agency's goal in this effort is to minimize environmental and public health impacts from AFOs. It is important to note that the Strategy emphasizes water quality because current data indicate that water is the natural resource most adversely affected by AFOs. EPA will continue to investigate the effects of AFOs on other media (e.g., air and soil quality), however.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:03/01/1998

A comprehensive manual intended to provide practical guidance for municipalities on how to best implement their stormwater management programs.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:02/10/1998

Agenda and application for the Ultimate Pretreatment Training Course sponsored by EPA and the Water Environment Foundation (WEF), held August 11 and 12, 1997.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:10/01/1997

A little over a month after celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the 1872 Mining Law, Babbitt conveys public resources valued at $16.8 million for a meager $910.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:06/25/1997

The NPDES Permit Writers' Manual is principally designed to help permit writers prepare legally defensible and enforceable NPDES permits. Its purpose is to serve as a useful resource in providing the technical and legal considerations which support the development of NPDES permits. However, the manual is also intended to serve as a resource for others, including stakeholders and the regulated community, interested in the NPDES permitting process. (EPA 833-B-96-003)
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Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:12/01/1996

This is a draft paper on sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and the operation, maintenance and management of sanitary sewer collection systems which reflects the major topics discussed by the SSO Federal Advisory Subcommittee. The draft paper will be discussed at the December 16-17, 1996, meeting of the SSO Subcommittee. The draft SSO unified paper could be used to develop a Subcommittee recommendation to EPA for developing comprehensive guidance or policy.
Document Type:
Technical and Issue Papers
Date Published:11/01/1996

The policy addresses issues relating to the type of effluent limitations that are most appropriate for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) stormwater permits to provide for the attainment of water quality standards (EPA-833-D-96-00).
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Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:09/01/1996

EPA announces and solicits applications for a new competitive grant program, the Sustainable Development Challenge Grant (SDCG) program, one of President Clinton's "high priority" actions described in the March 16, 1995 report, Reinventing Environmental Regulation. The Sustainable Development Challenge Grant program is intended to encourage community, business, and government to work cooperatively to develop flexible, locally-oriented approaches that link place-based environmental management with sustainable development and revitalization.
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Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:07/01/1996

EPA is publishing this Supplemental Notice to obtain public comment on two topics for which comments were received on the proposed rulemaking (59 FR 17850, April 14, 1994) for the Pesticides Formulating, Packaging and Repackaging (PFPR) Industry.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:06/08/1995

This charter established an Advisory Committee to address issues associated with water quality impacts from urban wet weather flows and other stormwater discharges under Section 402(p)(6) of the Clean Water Act, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Filed with Congress on May 17, 1995.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:05/17/1995

Draft guidance in question-and-answer format describing how WQS will be translated into CSO requirements in NPDES permits under the 1994 CSO Control. Draft document; has not been finalized.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:03/01/1995

Third edition. This manual describes four short-term (four- to seven-day) methods for estimating the chronic toxicity of effluents and receiving waters to three freshwater species: the fathead minnow, Pimephales promelas, a daphnid, Ceriodaphnia dubia, and a green alga, Selenastrum capricornutum. The methods include single and multiple concentration static renewal and non-renewal toxicity tests for effluents and receiving waters.
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Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:07/01/1994

Livestock feeding facilities have been indentified as a significant source of water quality impairment. This document is intended as a resource to enhance the understanding of feedlot-related issues and will provide information to Regions/states as they develop feedlot strategies.
Document Type:
Technical and Issue Papers
Date Published:09/01/1993

Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater and Marine Organisms

This manual describes methods for measuring the acute toxicity of effluents to freshwater, estuarine, and marine macroinvertebrates and fish. The methods include single and multiple concentration static non-renewal, static-renewal, and flow-through toxicity tests for effluents and receiving waters.
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Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:08/01/1993

Applicability of categorical pretreatment standards and when an industrial user may be deemed a significant industrial user as defined by 40 CFR Part 403.3(t).
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:04/16/1993

Information to allow the design and conduct of local investigations to identify the types and to estimate the magnitudes of non-stormwater entries into storm drainage systems (EPA-600-R-92-238).
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:01/02/1993

Memorandum explaining that the Clean Water Act was amended to extend the stormwater moratorium date from October 1, 1992 to October 1, 1994.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:12/03/1992

Technical assistance and support for all municipal separate storm sewer systems subject to NPDES program regulations for storm water point source discharges (EPA-833-B-92-002).
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:11/01/1992

Manual provides detailed guidance on the development of storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and identification of best management practices (BMPs) for construction activities. It provides technical assistance and support for all construction activities subject to pollution prevention requirements established under NPDES permits for storm water point source discharges. It includes a set of worksheets, a checklist, and a sample SWPPP (EPA 832-R-92-005).
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:09/01/1992

These general permits establish Notice of Intent (NOI) requirements, prohibitions, requirements to develop and implement storm water pollution prevention plans, and requirements to conduct site inspections for facilities with dischargers authorized by the permit. In addition, these general permits establish monitoring requirements for certain classes of facilities and a numeric effluent limitation for discharges of coal pile runoff subject to the general permits. (45 pgs.) (57 FR 41297) EPA 833/Z-92-003. NTIS PB94-154192.
Document Type:
Example and General Permits
Date Published:09/01/1992

(This file is not currently available for download)

Final NPDES General Permits for Stormwater Discharges Associated With Industrial Activity; Fact Sheet

Guidance for collecting samples under the stormwater permitting program. This manual is primarily designed to assist industrial and medium and large MS4 operators/owners in planning for and fulfilling the NPDES stormwater discharge sampling requirements for individual permit applications, as well as for other stormwater sampling needs (EPA 833-8-92-001).
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:07/01/1992

Guidance on municipal ordinances to implement and enforce a pretreatment program consistent with the Clean Water Act requirements.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:06/01/1992

Guidance on pretreatment program elements that should be investigated during a pretreatment audit. Instructions on conducting an audit to assess the Control Authority's program as a whole.
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Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:05/01/1992

Memo informs regional and state offices of the authority to continue or initiate efforts to permit stormwater discharges that are causing environmental problems.
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Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:08/08/1990

Interim guidance to permit authorities on the application of the new effluent guidelines for organic chemical and plastics and synthetics fibers (OCPSF) to NPDES permits.
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Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:02/08/1988

Establishes a policy to not accept requests for municipal time extensions until final policy guidance and the interim final regulation are issued.
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Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:04/19/1978

Guidance to Region VIII on its strategy for issuing permits to CAFOs. Guidance refers the Region to the statutory requirements to implement both BAT and BPT.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:12/15/1976

This document contains opinions from the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and from other Regional Offices on the approach limit writing in regards to small CAFO.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:12/15/1976

Guidance on the application of effluent guidelines for electroplating. [Note: Guidance made obsolete by revision of effluent guidelines on January 28, 1981.]
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:08/28/1974

Information and guidance on the standard permit format for feedlot. The conditions developed reflect the Agency's stated position as contained in the promulgated guideline.
Document Type:
Policy and Guidance Documents
Date Published:07/29/1974

To help you prepare for this public meeting, EPA thought it would be helpful for attendees to see a set of specific issues on which EPA seeks input from stakeholders.
Document Type:
Technical and Issue Papers
Date Published:Unknown

The maps illustrate the location of major base metal, precious metal, and industrial rock and mineral producing areas in the United States. The maps are based on 1996 USGS data.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:Unknown

The extraction and beneficiation of metals and non-fuel minerals necessarily lead to the generation of large quantities of waste. Four basic types of waste produced by hardrock mining are: Mine Water, Waste Rock, Spent Ore, Mill Tailings
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Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:Unknown

Identifies federally listed or proposed U.S. species by state and county. It has been updated through September 30, 1998. Species lwith a status of both E and T are generally either endangered or threatened within the specified county.
Document Type:
Technical and Issue Papers
Date Published:Unknown

Intended to provide a guide in determining whether your business requires a water pollution control permit from the Illinois Bureau of Water.
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Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:Unknown

Any construction activity, including grading, clearing, excavation, or other earth moving process may require an NPDES storm water permit for construction under the NPDES Storm Water Program.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:Unknown

Under the Storm Water Phase II Final Rule, construction activity disturbing equal to or greater than one acre and less than five acres of land is subject to NPDES permitting requirements.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:Unknown

Identifies federally listed or proposed U.S. species by state and county. It has been updated through December 31, 1999. Species listed with a status of both E and T are generally either endangered or threatened within the specified county.
Document Type:
Technical and Issue Papers
Date Published:Unknown

This 1-page brochure, developed by Sustainable Conservation, describes how auto recycling businesses can contribute to stormwater pollution. It also offers five steps to prevent polluted runoff. This brochure is also available in Spanish. You may use this file to reproduce this brochure. Printed copies are not available from EPA.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:Unknown

This 8-page brochure, developed by Sustainable Conservation, describes how auto recyclers and operators can prevent polluted runoff through activities such as employee training, spill cleanup, and parts storage. This brochure is also available in Spanish. You may use this file to reproduce this brochure. Printed copies are not available from EPA.
Document Type:
Factsheets and Outreach Materials
Date Published:Unknown